Writers out there, how many words would you recommend for a first time novel I am writing?
I have always enjoyed reading a good trilogy of novels from my favorite fantasy author R.A. Salvatore. I am working on my first novel now, have about 25k words and was wondering if something like a trilogy would be in my best interest at this point? Being it is my first novel I don’t want to over-extend myself, but at the same time I am really beginning to enjoy my characters as they take on a persona of their own. Thanks!!
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If you are looking for publication, your book needs to be at least 60,000 words.
I have written several books and still remain unpublished as most authors. I recommend looking up the site ‘asolute write’ and join their discussion board. Lots and LOTS of good information just like this, plus much more.
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other than the minimum number required, don’t count
— write and quit at the logical end of your story or a got
break spot in your trilogy.
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good luck, I used to dream to be a writer, but not anymore.
🙂 wish you best luck on your book. follow your heart, enjoy while you write, that’s best way..
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